Caprese Burrata Bruschetta with Balsamic Glaze
Toasted baguette slices topped with creamy burrata cheese, ripe cherry tomatoes, fresh basil and balsamic glaze make the perfect easy appetizer for summer entertaining.
Equipment
- 1 Small Pastry Brush
Ingredients
- 1 Long Italian Baguette Loaf
- 8 ounces Burrata Cheese
- 10 ounces Cherry Tomatoes
- 6 large Fresh Basil Leaves
- 2 tablespoons Balsamic Glaze
- 1 Garlic Clove
- 2 tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Instructions
- First, preheat oven to broil. Slice the baguette bread into half inch pieces on a slight diagonal.
- Place each slice cut side down on a large baking sheet and brush the tops lightly with olive oil.
- Broil in the oven for about 2 minutes until lightly toasted. Watch closely and be careful not to burn.
- Remove bread from the oven and while still warm, rub a raw garlic clove on the top of each slice of bread.
- Next, slice the cherry tomatoes in half lengthwise and place in a medium bowl.
- Roll the basil leaves like a cigar, slice, and add to tomatoes.
- Add the balsamic glaze and salt and pepper to taste to the tomato mixture and stir to combine.
- Next, top each bruschetta slice with about 1-2 tablespoons of fresh burrata cheese.
- Finally, top with caprese tomato mixture and serve immediately.
Nutrition
Serving: 1 Bruschetta SliceCalories: 142kcalCarbohydrates: 18.1gProtein: 5.5gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 2.4gCholesterol: 11mgSodium: 127mgPotassium: 46mgFiber: 0.2gCalcium: 83mg
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